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M-DCPS PRESENTS TWO NEW ACADEMIES: Miami-Dade County Public Schools is launching two new specialized academies this fall: the iPrep Academy and the Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Homestead Medical Magnet. Both are set to open the 2010-2011 school year. iPrep Academy, billed as a high school for the new millennium, will open in Miami’s business, cultural and economic hub in the heart of downtown this coming school year for incoming 11th-grade students. iPrep Academy will offer them a rigorous curriculum consisting of honors and advanced placement courses, and dynamic instruction focusing on leadership and problem-solving skills. Students will have a direct connection to Miami’s vibrant business community, which will allow for many internship opportunities in private industry and local government. They will incorporate hands-on activities and real world experience as part of their everyday coursework. M.A.S.T. @ Homestead Medical Magnet will open its doors this fall to incoming 9th-grade students, who will have the opportunity to study advanced programs in the fields of Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Services, and Physical Therapy which will prepare students for the work force of the global economy in these high demand fields. In order to achieve the goals of the school, there will be an interdisciplinary approach to medical/health science, technology, mathematics, and language arts instruction. Students will enroll in college/university level courses through the dual enrollment program and will participate in internships in the fields of biomedical (strand opens Fall 2011), physical therapy, and pharmacy. Through these internships, students will gain experience working with medical/healthcare professionals, assisting with work in the field, and communicating with researchers and the community at large. During the 2010-2011 school year, M.A.S.T. @ Homestead Medical Magnet will be housed at Gateway K-8 Center, 955 S.E. 18th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33035. For more information or to apply, contact 305-257-4500 or http://mastmedical.dadeschools.net. The iPrep Academy will be housed in the School Board Administration Building Annex, 1500 Biscayne Blvd. For more information or to apply, contact 305-995-1928 or visit miamimagnets.org or http://iprep.dadeschools.net. # # # 10-JS/229/HD |
